Maddie, Leah and I took advantage of one of those lovely Indian Summer days to climb the ridge on the mountain overlooking Carvins Cove. Maddie had to promise--pinky promise--that she'd do the whole hike and she came through like a champ.

About Me

Dan Smith is an award-winning journalist in Roanoke, Va., and a member of the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame. He is an author, photographer, essayist, father and grandfather. Co-founder of Valley Business FRONT magazine and founder of the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference.